1955 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2000 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 620 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 2000 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 114 L |
